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G100 WCF

1989 Lotus Esprit

White Petrol 2173cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

31,288 mi
Last recorded31,288 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2009
Typical for 1989 Lotus Esprit54,649 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG100 WCF
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,173cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2009 31,288 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 31,288 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?

Based on 25,410 MOT tests across 2,324 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
515
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
2,324
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 624
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 464
brake binding 455
parking brake recording little or no effort 332
Headlamp aim too low 326
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G100 WCF is a 1989 Lotus Esprit in White with a 2,173cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 54,649 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lotus Esprit fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 624 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G100 WCF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Esprit typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 37 years old, this Lotus Esprit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G100 WCF registered?

G100 WCF is a 1989 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 3 August 1989.

Is G100 WCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for G100 WCF shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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